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Personalised training with small instructor to student ratios
Beautiful lagoon and reef sites ideal for beginners
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Four open water dives in clear sheltered conditions
Open Water Diver Course: Your Gateway to Exploring the Underwater World
The Open Water Diver Course provides a structured introduction to the essential skills and knowledge required to explore the underwater environment with confidence. Over three training days, participants progress through classroom learning, confined water practice, and four open water dives conducted in the remarkable lagoon and outer reef systems of Lord Howe Island. This combination of theory and practical experience ensures a strong foundation for new divers.
Instruction is delivered in small groups, allowing for close supervision, personalised feedback, and increased in-water practice time with an experienced instructor. This supportive learning environment is ideal for beginners, while the flexible scheduling makes it easy to integrate the course into your island stay. All theoretical components can be completed in advance through the PADI eLearning platform, helping you arrive prepared and ready to dive.
Upon certification, divers are qualified to explore underwater environments worldwide to a maximum depth of 18 metres, with specific depth limitations applied to younger participants aged 10 to 14. The course is designed to meet international safety standards while building confidence and competence in real diving conditions.
Participants must be able to swim 200 metres and complete a Diver Medical Questionnaire before beginning the course. Depending on medical history, some individuals may require additional clearance. Due to Lord Howe Island’s remote location, it is strongly recommended to complete a full dive medical prior to arrival, and those with a history of asthma must undergo a bronchial provocation test before travel, as this cannot be conducted on the island.
Open Water Diver Course: Your Gateway to Exploring the Underwater World
The Open Water Diver Course provides a structured introduction to the essential skills and knowledge required to explore the underwater environment with confidence. Over three training days, participants progress through classroom learning, confined water practice, and four open water dives conducted in the remarkable lagoon and outer reef systems of Lord Howe Island. This combination of theory and practical experience ensures a strong foundation for new divers.
Instruction is delivered in small groups, allowing for close supervision, personalised feedback, and increased in-water practice time with an experienced instructor. This supportive learning environment is ideal for beginners, while the flexible scheduling makes it easy to integrate the course into your island stay. All theoretical components can be completed in advance through the PADI eLearning platform, helping you arrive prepared and ready to dive.
Upon certification, divers are qualified to explore underwater environments worldwide to a maximum depth of 18 metres, with specific depth limitations applied to younger participants aged 10 to 14. The course is designed to meet international safety standards while building confidence and competence in real diving conditions.
Participants must be able to swim 200 metres and complete a Diver Medical Questionnaire before beginning the course. Depending on medical history, some individuals may require additional clearance. Due to Lord Howe Island’s remote location, it is strongly recommended to complete a full dive medical prior to arrival, and those with a history of asthma must undergo a bronchial provocation test before travel, as this cannot be conducted on the island.
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- Tuition
- Gear Hire
- Confined water training
- Four x Open Water Dives
- Certification
- Dive Medical
- Gratuities
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Customer Reviews
I had an absolutely fantastic weekend doing my orientation dive (and fun dives) with Ocean Divers at Killary Fjord! From the moment I arrived every member of staff and all the other divers were incredibly welcoming, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was supportive and relaxed, making it easy to feel comfortable even if you’re just starting out like me (10 dives previously). There were a lot of divers, but each in small groups with their own dive master or dive instructor and grouped together in the OW/AOW courses or fun dives. While I had already done my OW elsewhere, I’ll definitely be doing the advanced course and further dives with these guys as the level of dedication and commitment that goes into making their students be successful divers is visible. Bring a bit of patience for the initial response period if you reach out during a very busy time - it‘s hard to respond when you’re always in the water 😄 but I honestly can’t recommend them enough if you’re looking to become a good diver and explore Irelands underwater world with a genuinely lovely group of people.
I’m doing the drysuit diver course with Oceandivers at the moment. I was having trouble getting my buoyancy right, so had six pool sessions to get it right at no extra charge!! What a crew Oceandivers have. There was no pressure, just take your time and get it right. Dan is always on hand to help you out and the rest of the lads are so helpful. I had my first sea dive for the buoyancy certification today off Dalkey island. It was fantastic!! The extra lessons really paid off. I cannot recommend the Oceandivers crew highly enough. It is and has been a pleasure working with Oceandivers to get my drysuit certification. Can’t wait to get back in the water with the crew!!
Did my Open Water course with Ocean Divers and couldn’t have asked for a better experience – especially on the trip out to Killary Harbour. Alan and Dan are absolute legends. They keep things calm, clear, and enjoyable from start to finish, and they’ve got a brilliant way of building your confidence without overcomplicating anything. Killary was a cracking spot to dive, and the lads made sure everyone got the most out of it, no matter their level. The whole vibe was relaxed but totally professional – you always felt in safe hands. Already looking forward to coming back for my Advanced course. If you’re thinking of giving diving a go, just book it with these lads. You won’t regret it.
